Shapes

A bit how I’m feeling today. Can’t think straight.

An excerpt from “What were we talking about” – I’m exhausted, and a little forgetful. But also feeling cautiously optimistic – like I am at least temporarily forgetting about the things that tend to weigh me down so much.

….
What were we talking about
Can't even think straight
Oh whatcha freakin' about
…
And, the weather sure isn't bad
And, how's your mum
What will be, will be, let's see
….

Today I seem to be otherwise thinking about… shapes. Shapes of color, light, darkness. Shapes sharply focused, shapes blurry. And how images we have of all things, places, and people – are just a combination of lines and shapes aligning, or not aligning, to make something. At times that thing is art, at times that thing is a memento, at times it’s documentation.

A slight adjustment of a shape can completely change the tone of an image. Let’s say for example, in this image I am sharing – if the corner of my mouth were just ever so slightly turned upward, or my chin outward, or my lips pursed. Any one of those, even just a little - my conveyed mood and thus the mood of the piece would be totally transformed. This by the way – is part of why I don’t always smile )

I can add a touch of color here, and airbrush that, and next thing you know I look nearly like a different person altogether. This is a wonderful thing for someone who is trying to run away from who they are... (wink-wink) or maybe (defensively) they also just love getting a little crazy with makeup, or cosplay, or what have you? And obviously I am known to do that on occasion.

I really don’t know where I’m going with this. But… I can tell you I’m currently fascinated by shapes. Apparently including my own and just some random things I find around me – such as this strange industrial neighborhood where I probably shouldn’t have been. And maybe focus less on drama and glamour – for now. A focus on finding the beauty around me – and within me.

Ah there we go – that’s the message. It’s out there guys. Shapes. Patterns. They are all around us. Or it can be chaos. But regardless - beauty – it’s in us, and it’s all around us. Just open your eyes and go look for it!